Comments on: Health Alert (4) : Mixing Melamine and Milk

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:24:07 +0000

It is too bad that such a poor country is going to lose the trust and business of the rest of the world due to their greed. This is a very sad time for all.

By: Breast is Best

Breast is Best — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:44:42 +0000

Zakir said:
My question is “Why this act will not be considered as a crime against humanity?”

Well, my view is that foodstuff will always have some amount of melamine,as evidenced by the acceptance of a legal limit not exceeding 1ppm.

Secondly, the real crime against humanity is mankind using animal milk as a substitute for mother’s milk which God gave!

By: Zakir Shahin

Zakir Shahin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:58:24 +0000

Milk and milk product companies are mixing melamine from unknown period. My question is “Why this act will not be considered as a crime against humanity?”

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Global Voices Online » China milk scandal and Southeast Asia — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:18:24 +0000

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By: Popo

Popo — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:56:10 +0000

Although only one of my children is still drinking powdered milk, this worldwide milk scare really gives me goose bumps. All of us are subjected to somekind of dairy products, such as milk in tea or coffee, cooking cream, etc on a daily basis. Can you imagine what will become of us if manufacturers or producers don’t even care of what they put into milk? These people when convicted should be severely punished!

By: joe public

joe public — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:42:35 +0000

Abbott Nutrition Statement on Infant Formula Contamination in China
September 18, 2008

Abbott Park, IL –

Abbott Nutrition extends its sympathy to all the children and families affected by the recent contamination of infant formula in China. As one of the most respected names in nutritional products, we understand the trust that mothers and health care professionals all over the world put in nutritional products — especially those used by infants and children. Abbott remains committed to ensuring product quality, safety and integrity in all our infant formulas.

Abbott infant formulas are made in the United States, New Zealand and Europe. Abbott and our suppliers do not use milk or milk protein from China. As a result, our products are not impacted by the current situation in China, and no Abbott products have been found to contain melamine.

To speak with an Abbott Nutrition customer service representative, please call 1-800-227-5767.

By: Astonished Malaysian

Astonished Malaysian — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:47:31 +0000

I have been informed by a pharmacist friend that pro-biotics which are now a popular and expensive supplement to aid digestion and bowel movement are derived from dairy products of unknown origin. The Health Ministry must make it compulsory for all pharmaceutical importers who bring in pro-biotics to declare the origin of the dairy products. If they cannot produce proper certification, should ban immediately!

By: dograclub

dograclub — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:18:42 +0000

It is nice that a public opinion is generated on Chinese milk—hope we look at our own adulterous greedy traders also–Infact those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others—

By: I like chopin

I like chopin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:50:40 +0000

Health Ministry’s list of safe milk products

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/9/23/nation/20080923192631&sec=nation

According to the listed item in Malaysia , Abbott product not in the list.
So how can I check further ?

Thanks and please advise.

Doctor2008 says: See if the list becomes updated soon (it should). For the list from Ministry of Health Malaysia, see http://fsq.moh.gov.my/modules/news/. Otherwise, contact the distributors.

By: I like chopin

I like chopin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:33:53 +0000

Dr,

Is “PediaSure complete ~ vanila” from Abbott safe to consume ?

Please advise , thank you !

Doctor2008 says: The thing to look out for right now is whether the product was made in China. If it is, the Chinese government has issued a list of whats safe and what’s not. If not, the authorities in most countries are embarking on food testing of all milk products anyway. There is a certified list of contaminated milk (and non-contaminated milk) being issued by most countries.